“The only people who see the whole picture,' he murmured, 'are the ones who step out of the frame.”
Quote by Salman Rushdie
Work
The Ground Beneath Her Feet: A Novel
An epic tale that intertwines the lives of various characters across decades, set against the backdrop of the music industry and its cultural impact. more
Author
Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie (born June 19, 1947) is a British-Indian novelist and essayist. Known for his magical realism style, his novel Midnight's Children won the Booker Prize in 1981. His works often explore themes of cultural conflict, religion, and politics. In 1988, his novel The Satanic Verses sparked global controversy, leading to a fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini calling for his assassination. Rushdie spent years in hiding under police protection. He remains a prominent voice in contemporary English literature, celebrated for his literary innovation and defense of free expression. more
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